3M is a global materials science company headquartered in Maplewood, Minnesota, founded in 1902 as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company. The company develops and manufactures a broad range of engineered materials and solutions, including adhesives and sealants, pressure-sensitive tapes, films, abrasives, structural bonding systems, protective coatings, filtration and separation media, advanced ceramics, electronic and thermal management materials, and personal protective equipment.
3M serves industrial, automotive, electronics, energy, construction, and consumer markets worldwide. Its portfolio is underpinned by core competencies in polymer science, surface engineering, microreplication, and materials processing. Following the 2024 spin-off of its Health Care business into Solventum, 3M’s primary segments include Safety & Industrial, Transportation & Electronics, and Consumer. The company invests heavily in R&D and holds a large patent base that supports product development across its businesses.
In chemicals, 3M has produced fluorinated materials and specialty polymers and has announced plans to exit all PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025, while undertaking related remediation and stewardship initiatives. The company operates a global manufacturing and distribution footprint and supplies components and materials used throughout industrial supply chains and end-use applications.
Official website: 3m.com
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Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company.
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